Winter may be behind us, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t need your generator again until next year. Before you store your generator in the shed behind the snowblower and shovels, don’t forget that we also experience power outages in the summer. Sometimes, we even have snowstorms in April! There’s a chance you could need your generator in NH in any season, so you want to keep it accessible.
A power outage in the spring or summer can be just as challenging as one in the winter. Here’s why you should always keep your generator ready in NH.
Air Conditioning
If you’re used to having air conditioning in the summertime, it can be a real challenge to be without it, even for a few days. If a summer thunderstorm takes out the power in your neighborhood, your home can quickly become unbearably hot and humid. Portable generators can run small A/C units, but if your home has central air conditioning, you’ll want a backup generator.
Well Pumps
Although you may not associate your running water with electricity, your well pump will also stop working when the power goes out. If you live in a rural area, being without running water, even for a short time, is more than just an inconvenience. Connecting your well pump to a generator will ensure you have running water during a power outage.
Refrigerators & Freezers
While keeping everything in your fridge or freezer cold is a problem no matter when you lose power, it’s definitely a bigger issue in the summer. When the temperature is below freezing outside, you can fill your coolers with perishable items and stick them in a snowbank. That’s not an option in the summer. However, if you have a generator that can keep your fridge and freezer running, you don’t have to worry about your food going bad.
Work-from-Home Setups
Many people work from home these days, so a power outage can pose a serious problem. Depending on your work-from-home setup, you may have a backup disk or network connection that needs to stay on all the time. Some devices have backup batteries, but they only last a limited amount of time. Your family may survive without the internet for a day or two, but you need to stay connected if your job depends on it. Having a portable generator you can quickly set up or a backup generator will ensure your work-from-home connection stays uninterrupted.
Install a Generator in NH or MA with Chamberlin Electric
If you don’t have a generator in NH, now is the time to install one with Chamberlin Electric. Our team is certified to install and maintain Generac generators, and our service area includes all of NH and most of MA.
